A few years back, I conducted Palm training sessions for various business groups. I always opened with a joke -- a corny one, admittedly, but it always got a laugh and helped set the tone for the ...

Giving a business presentation can be daunting, whether you're an entry-level employee or a seasoned top executive. The way you start your presentation plays in integral role in whether you capture ...

August 4, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google First impressions matter, and this is certainly true when you give a presentation. To get off on the right foot, ...

I'm a public-speaking expert, and I've trained many executives and senior teams. I tell all of them to stop starting work presentations with a salutation or a "hello." Instead, you should engage your ...

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Over the past two decades, I’ve heard and reviewed hundreds of business presentations. Almost all of them open with an overview of the presenter’s company and its offerings. Unfortunately, such ...

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